Posts Tagged ‘live’
They’re bringing music to the people of Argyll
The BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra take up a six-day residency in Argyll next month. From 29 September to 4 October, the residency comprises community events plus school workshops in Campbeltown and the surrounding area, including on Gigha. The week concludes with a public orchestral concert in Campbeltown’s Victoria Hall on Thursday 4 October. The BBC…
Read MoreScottish castle takes spot in UK Hidden Gems survey
An Argyll castle is on the wish-lists for many travellers, with the open-air theatre securing top spot in a new Hidden Gems survey. McCarthy & Stone’s Hidden Gems survey had over 1400 participants and a selection of Hidden Gems to choose from, took place earlier this year and garnered exciting results. With an aim to…
Read MoreMarathon, 10K and 5K will be Loch Ness monsters
People looking for a physical challenge but with amazing scenery still have time on their side to enter the Baxters River Ness 10K and 5K. There’s still time to enter and train for the events, which are taking place on Sunday 23 September. These two race distances offer the perfect opportunity for runners and fitness…
Read MoreGrowth of RAF base is good news for property market
The expansion of the RAF base at Lossiemouth will good news for the property market in Moray. That’s the view of property consultancy Galbraith, as firms are being sought to tender for its £100million revamp. The firm reports increased buyer activity for the period April to June 2018, with the number of market appraisals undertaken…
Read MoreEntrants wanted for 105 mile Coast to Coast challenge
Entries are still open for those who fancy braving 105 miles of running, cycling and kayaking across Scotland. Competitors still wanting to take part in Coast to Coast 2018, Rat Race Adventure Sports’ hugely popular adventure challenge, are still being welcomed. The competition is staged in the Highlands of Scotland on Saturday 8 and Sunday…
Read MoreTheatre company veterans visit PoppyScotland
Sick and injured veterans from Bravo 22 Company, one of the most remarkable theatre groups at the Fringe, today visited Lady Haig’s Poppy Factory in Edinburgh to highlight the work of Poppyscotland. All are taking part in Unspoken a premiere inspired by the stories of 100 ex-service men and women which runs from 21-27 August.…
Read MoreCelebrity Mastermind will raise some smiles
The ever-charming Lloyd Langford returns to the Fringe a newly made double-champion after recently winning BBC1’s Celebrity Mastermind. He also enjoyed success in the Leicester Comedy Festival’s Best Show award 2018 with his much-loved combination of jokes, personal anecdotes, petty grievances and offbeat observations. Lloyd’s new show, Lloyd Langford: Why The Big Face?, has already…
Read MoreBook festival authors put in the picture
Between the Lines – Portraits of Authors is a unique exhibition running during the Edinburgh International Book Festival. Since 2009 photographer Chris Close has completed a unique body of author portraits at the Edinburgh International Book Festival. Described as a ‘live’ exhibition he photographs on site in Charlotte Square Gardens and the work is hung…
Read MoreThe best of times, the worst of times for Chris
Comedian Chris Turner’s new show We’re Where We Were reckons the world is getting better. And the world is getting worse. 2018 has been Chris’ best year ever (marriage, pilates three times a week, he saw an old woman throw something into a bin from far away) and he’d like to tell you about it,…
Read MoreYoung island brothers raise funds for charity
A pair of young farmers on the Isle of Iona came up with an idea with a difference for a charity fundraiser. Cameron and Jamie MacInnes prompted a round of applause from the normally-reserved ringside bidders at Caledonian Marts in Stirling this week. They hand-picked their best lambs for the market but they had a…
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